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WELCOME TO THE EARTH SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PROGRAM

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PROGRAM CHAIR:​
​Sigurjón Jónsson, Ph.D​​​​​
Professor of Geophysics
Building 1, Level 3, Room 3136.

We are faced with unprecedented challenges related to climate change, the energy transition, natural resources, pollution and degredation of the natural environment. Future earth scientists will play an important role in addressing and finding solutions to these pressing problems. In the Earth Science and Engineering program we offer a range of courses and scientific projects that help students to acquire useful knowledge and skills to take on these challenges. Our M.S. and Ph.D. level courses cover many subjects in geophysics and geology as well as providing training in different data acquisition, data analysis and computational methods. Research within the program focuses on atmospheric and ocean processes, subsurface imaging, reservoir simulations, natural hazards and on the Red Sea rift, among many other topics. If you join us, you can select one of following four study tracks: Geophysics, Geology, Machine Learning in Geosciences, or Geophysical Fluids and Climate Systems. 

We invite you to explore our website to find out more about our graduate study programs and research groups.​​​​

 



 

MASTERS DEGREE

​Can be a terminal graduate degree or may serve as a gateway to the Ph.D. program. The M.S. degree typically takes 18 months to complete, and is offered to both traditional full-time students and part-time students; for example, industry-sponsored students on semester-long company leaves. 


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PhD DEGREE

​Typically a three- to four-year post-master's degree. The Ph.D., involves original research, culminating in a research dissertation. 


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Upcoming Events

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Jan 2023

Mechanical Engineering Graduate Seminar

Liquid jets: a new look at creation through soft nozzles and impacting drops

Professor Andrew Dickerson

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Feb 2023

Earth Science and Engineering Graduate Seminar

Correct estimation of permeability using experiment and simulation

Dr. Siarhei Khirevich

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Feb 2023

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Last day to submit M.Sc. Thesis and Ph.D. Defense Petition Form
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Feb 2023

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Applications To Graduate Due For Spring Completion
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​GRADUATE PROGRAM STUDENT ADVISOR (GPSA)

Karema Alaseef
Engineering Science Hall (Building 9) Level 4, Office 4365.

Drop-in hours

  • Sunday and Tuesday: 10 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 4 pm.
  • Thursday: 10 am - 12 pm.

Karema is here to address students academic questions, evaluate their progress, and update them on current university policies and procedures. She is the first point of contact for all academic life and KAUST-related questions or issues. She is the liaison between students and faculty, the Registrar Office, Graduate Affairs, Admissions, the Associate Dean and the Dean.  ​​

FACULTY MEMBERS

Tariq Alkhalifah
Tariq Alkhalifah

Professor, Earth Science and Engineering

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Hylke Beck
Hylke Beck

Assistant Professor, Earth Science and Engineering

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Ibrahim Hoteit
Ibrahim Hoteit

Professor, Earth Science and Engineering

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Hussein Hoteit
Hussein Hoteit

Associate Professor, Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering
Chair, Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering Program

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Burton Jones
Burton Jones

Professor, Marine Science

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Sigurjón Jónsson
Sigurjón Jónsson

Professor, Earth Science and Engineering
Chair, Earth Science and Engineering Program

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Paul Martin Mai
Paul Martin Mai

Professor, Earth Science and Engineering

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Matthew McCabe
Matthew McCabe

Professor of Remote Sensing and Water Security
Director of Climate and Livability Initiative

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Tadeusz W. Patzek
Tadeusz W. Patzek

Professor, Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering
Director, Ali I. Al-Naimi Petroleum Engineering Research Center

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Daniel Peter
Daniel Peter

Assistant Professor, Earth Science and Engineering

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Matteo Ravasi
Matteo Ravasi

Assistant Professor, Earth Science and Engineering

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J. Carlos Santamarina
J. Carlos Santamarina

Adjunct Faculty, Energy Resources and Petroleum Engineering
Associate Director, Ali I. Al-Naimi Petroleum Engineering Research Center

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Georgiy L. Stenchikov
Georgiy L. Stenchikov

Professor, Earth Science and Engineering

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Shuyu Sun
Shuyu Sun

Professor, Earth Science and Engineering

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Froukje M. van der Zwan
Froukje M. van der Zwan

Assistant Professor, Earth Science and Engineering

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Visiting Professor

Hildegard Westphal

Visiting Professor

Research Interests: Carbonate Sedimentology, Diagenesis, Palecology, Ecology of Reefs, Microplastics Pollution

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